Clear thinking essentials

Clarity and confidence in a confusing world.

A 36 week journey through logical fallacies for kids ages 10 and up. Short, approachable lessons that build lasting critical thinking skills, one fallacy at a time.

36 weekly lessons Family & classroom plans Ages 10 and up
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Week 4 · Straw Man
Your turn
Narrate what you learned, then come up with your own example.

No prep required

Every lesson is open and go. Read it, discuss it, done. No teacher background in logic needed.

Built for real life

Short enough for morning time, family dinner, or a quick after school discussion. Fifteen minutes, tops.

Lifetime family access

Create a profile for each of your kids. Progress saves automatically. Come back to it for years.

How it works

A rhythm that makes concepts stick.

Every lesson follows the same three part pattern. Students discover, then learn, then teach it back.

01

Spot the faulty logic.

Each lesson opens with a real world scenario. Your student wrestles with it before any definitions are given. This is where the learning actually happens.

02

Learn the concept.

Once they've thought it through, they meet the proper name and definition. Real academic terms. No watered down substitutes.

03

Narrate it back.

Students explain what they learned in their own words and come up with their own example. This is how the concept sticks.

What's inside

Forty five units. One confident thinker.

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P1
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P2
R1
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14
P3
15
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19
P4
20
R2
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P5
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P6
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R3
Lesson Logic in Practice Cumulative Review
  • 36

    Progressive weekly lessons

    From Ad Hominem to Moving the Goalposts.

  • 06

    Logic in Practice assessments

    Interactive moments woven throughout the journey.

  • 03

    Cumulative reviews

    Bigger milestones that consolidate what students have learned.

  • All

    Answer keys and a reference guide

    Full explanations for every example, plus an alphabetical guide for quick lookup later.

Who it's for

However you learn together.

Homeschool families

Drop it into your morning time loop or logic block. It fits alongside any classical or Charlotte Mason inspired program.

After school learning

A perfect addition for families who want to build critical thinking skills outside of school.

Family dinner

Work through a lesson together over dinner. It's short enough to discuss in one sitting.

Co-ops and small groups

One purchase covers your whole family. Great for co-op logic classes or a group of friends learning together.

From other families

Lessons that change the conversation.

The lessons require zero prep on my part, and are short enough to discuss over dinner. I appreciate how simple and approachable the language is.
— Corinne
It's been a wonderful addition to our logic program.
— Jessica
This is great in our morning time loop. Quick, easy, and effective!
— Megan
My son caught himself saying a fallacy and changed his reasoning. It was amazing.
— Aubrey
Lauren Bodnar
Meet Lauren

Raising a generation of thinkers.

Lauren Bodnar is a Texas-born mom of three. Lauren is the founder of Eagle Pass Classical Academy and Co-Founder of Solace Nature Society.

You can find her encouraging mothers to raise a generation of critical thinkers full of conviction and sound reasoning on Instagram @mixingitwithbrains.

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Plans & pricing

A plan for every kind of family.

Per-seat subscription plans with bundled discounts. Cancel anytime. Prefer paper? Grab the one-time PDF instead.

Family

For one household
$15/mo
or $150/yr · 2 months free
  • 3 student profiles
  • 1 course included (pick any)
  • Parent admin portal
  • Progress tracking & typed narrations
  • Downloadable PDF for enrolled course
  • Cancel anytime
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Organization

Classical schools, co-ops, churches, tutoring centers
Starts at$185/mo
35 seats · volume discounts
  • 35+ student seats
  • Organization-wide admin dashboard
  • Multiple classroom / teacher roles
  • CSV rostering & SSO (on request)
  • Enterprise reporting & exports
  • Bundled course discounts
  • Annual & multi-year pricing
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One-time purchase, no subscription. Full curriculum PDF, answer keys, and reference guide. Yours forever.

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Frequently asked

Questions, answered.

What ages is this for?
Designed for kids 10 and up, with no upper limit. The content respects students' intelligence without talking down to them, so many families use it with teens and even work through lessons as adults.
How long does each lesson take?
Most lessons take 10 to 15 minutes. They're designed to fit into morning time, a family dinner discussion, or a quick after school session.
Do I need a background in logic to teach this?
No. Every lesson is open and go. If you can read and facilitate discussion, you can lead this curriculum.
Can I use one account for multiple kids?
Yes. One parent account supports multiple student profiles, each with their own progress tracking.
What does "lifetime access" mean?
You keep access to the course as long as Mixing It With Brains is online. No subscriptions, no renewals.
Can I get a refund?
We want you to love the curriculum. Reach out within 14 days of purchase if it isn't working for your family and we'll make it right.